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Buying Days - March 3-7, 2012 - International Hardware Fair

Exclusive meetings by appointment during the International Hardware Fair in Cologne, Germany!

All exhibitors at the International Hardware Fair are invited to this exclusive opportunity to schedule face-to-face meetings with a select group of international buyers. This year the international Buying Days will be held on the day before the Fair, Saturday, March 3 and during the show March 4 -7. The event is organized by the Presidents Council in cooperation with Koelnmesse. The international buying teams will be available at specific days and times to see new products and meet with new vendors during the Fair. The Buying Days will offer you a chance to have exclusive face-to-face meetings with your international buyers from these leading DIY retail companies...

Lowe's Global Sourcing

ACE International
Euromate
(a member of the OBI Group)
Hornbach
Adeo Group
(Leroy Merlin)
Menards (On-line via SKYPE)

To guarantee an individual meeting with the appropriate buyer, simply complete the registration form below. If you prefer to set up your meeting by phone, simply call 847.480.7171.

Cost for a meeting is €475 and is for one meeting.
All travel, lodging, materials and other expenses are separate. You may substitute attendees at any time. No cancellations after February 17, 2010.

About the international Buying Days

Retailers and Suppliers

The Buying Days will offer
you a chance to have exclusive one on one meetings with the international buyers for your product allowing you to efficiently and effectively accomplish the following:     
    • Meet with the appropriate buyer for 20 minutes

    • Introduce your company, products & new merchandising programs

    • Receive first-hand responses to questions about the potential of your product

    • Build stronger relationships

    • Discuss new merchandising programs & concepts, and conduct research

    • Schedule follow-up meetings during the Fair.

    Please sign me up for the following meetings during the international Buying Days

    CONTACT INFORMATION (All fields required)

    Full Name: 

     

    Title:

     

    Company:

     

    Phone:

     

    Fax:

     

    Address

     

    City:

     

    State

     

    Zip:      

    Country:

     

    Email:

     

    Web site:  
    Discount Code:
    Stand #:  

    Product Description:

     

     

    Due to the nature of the International Hardware Fair not all product categories are represented and the retailers do not send all their buyers.
    Be sure to let us know what products you will be presenting and which retailers you want to meet. Please only register if you have new products or are a new potentail supplier.
    We will then match you to the appropriate buyer and confirm the date and time of your meeting.

     

    Are you interested in meeting with Lowe's Global Sourcing on Saturday, March 3, 2012?
    The LGS group is interested in new products and will be seeing suppliers from outside North America.

    Yes
    No

     

    Are you interested in meeting with ACE International on Saturday, March 3, 2012?
    The Ace International buyer is buying for SE Asia and Middle East – Ladders, Adhesives, Pressure Washers, Power tools, Shop Vacs, Hand Held Power Equipment, Kitchen Appliances, Vacuums, Basic Electrical Supplies, Light Fixtures, Wiring/Wiring Devices, Receptacles, Ceiling Fans, Fans, Heaters, Portable Lighting, Lamps, European “engineered” type DIY products.

    Yes
    No

     

    Are you interested in meeting with Euromate (a member of the OBI Group) on Saturday, March 3, 2012?
    Euromate is interested the following: tools, power tools, power tool accessories, hardware and plumbing from non-EU suppliers and for FOB purchasing opportunities.
    Yes
    No

     

    Are you interested in meeting with Hornbach on Tuesday, March 6, 2012?
    Hornbach is interested the following finding new products and suppliers from non-EU and for FOB purchasing opportunities.
    Yes
    No

     

    Are you interested in meeting with Menards on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 via SKYPE?
    This meeting would be held online via Skype in a meeting room at the Fair. Menards is interested in seeing new suppliers from outside North America in all product categories. Please be prepared to send samples immediately to arrive before the online meeting.

    Yes
    No

     

     


 

 



 



 

 

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